The SDS 2019 will maintain the same format of the last two editions based on the three pillars of social, environmental and economic sustainability, focusing on the six themes related to design – social innovation; crafts; sustainable cities; materials, manufacturing and sustainability; circular economy and local development, will nevertheless return to the international character. The essence will remain in bringing together researchers, students and design professionals, as well as representatives from the productive and governmental sectors to jointly discuss and expand theoretical reflection and deepening, confronting current practices for understanding the future of design in relation to aspects related to sustainable development.​Event date: November 11-14, 2019